HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 12-03-2020CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COUNCIL INFO MEMO
December 3, 2020
EVENTS / MEETINGS
Environmental Quality Committee Agenda for December 9 ................................... Page 2
Charter Commission Agenda for December 9 .................................................... Page 3
Official City Meeting Calendars .................................................................... Page 4
Tentative List of Agenda Items ..................................................................... Page 7
CORRESPONDENCE
City Announces Facility Closures, Recreation Program Cancellations
Following Governor’s Statewide Executive Order ............................................ Page 8
Santa’s Mailbox Accepting Letters November 23 - December 4 ............................. Page 10
Yard Waste Site Set to Close for the Season November 29 ................................... Page 11
Fire Department Encourages Residents to Adopt a Hydrant ................................. Page 12
Potential Development of Vacant Parcel at Northeast Corner of
Fernbrook Lane and County Road 9 ........................................................... Page 13
REPORTS & OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Urban Air Adventure Park Risk of Closing ....................................................... Page 14
Plymouth City Council Votes Against Hollydale
Golf Course Redevelopment, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal .................... Page 15
Work Underway on Plymouth Community Center Upgrade, Finance & Commerce ....... Page 17
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
Environmental Quality Committee
December 9, 2020, 7:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Instructions to participate in virtual Environmental Quality Committee Meeting
2. PUBLIC FORUM – Individuals may address the Committee about any item not contained on
the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15
minutes are not needed for the Forum, the Committee will continue with the agenda. The
Commission will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception
of referral to staff for future report.
3. APPROVE AGENDA – Environmental Quality Committee members may add items to the
agenda for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The Environmental Quality
Committee will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda.
4. CONSENT AGENDA – These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Committee member or
citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
placed elsewhere on the agenda.
4.1
Approve November 18, 2020 Environmental Quality Committee Meeting Minutes
5. GENERAL BUSINESS
5.1 2021 Environmental Quality Committee Work Plan (Scharenbroich)
6. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1 2020 – 2022 Water Efficiency Rebate Program (Scharenbroich)
7. FUTURE MEETINGS
7.1 January 13, 2021
8. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA
Plymouth Charter Commission
Annual Meeting (Virtual)
December 9, 2020
7:00 p.m.
1) Call Meeting to Order
A. Introductions
2) Approval of Minutes
A. December 11, 2019
3) Reports of the Chair
A. Reappointments in 2020 to the Charter Commission:
1. Gregg Fishbein
2. Jeremy Mauritson
3. Richard Dunn
B. Terms expiring in 2021:
1. Dharam Bobra
2. Thomas Murphy
3. Lisa Vertelney
4. Joseph Dorpat
C. Resignation of Robert Fandrich
4) Old Business
5) New Business
A. City Update (City Manager Dave Callister)
B. Election Update (City Clerk Sandy Engdahl)
C. Elect Officers for 2021
D. Approve Annual Report to District Court Judge
6) Adjourn
Next Annual Meeting on December 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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CHRISTMAS DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CHRISTMAS EVE CITY OFFICES CLOSED AT NOON
5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Board and Commission Interviews Medicine Lake Room
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5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Chickens and Bees Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers
7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers
NEW YEAR’S DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED
5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING City Center 2.0 Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
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5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Intersection of Comstock Lane and Schmidt Lake Road Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
PRESIDENTS DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED
5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Solar Options for City Facilities Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers
7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Council Chambers
7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers
7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers
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Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative.
EDA refers to the Economic Development Authority
Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
January 12, Special, 5:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Chickens and bees
January 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Adopt ordinance repealing Section 1100.03 of the City Code concerning the licensing of
amusements
• Continued public hearing on the vacation of portions of right-of-way of Lancaster Lane North
as dedicated on the plat of Plymouth Plaza Addition and Plymouth Plaza Fourth Addition
(continued from November 24)
January 26, Special, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers
• City Center 2.0
January 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Approve partial release of Storm Water Underground Filtration System Maintenance
Agreement for Outlot C in the Crossroad Commons development
• Approve payment No. 5 and final for the Brockton Lane Reconstruction Project (ST190005)
February 9, Special, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers
• Solar options for City facilities
February 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Update from Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando
February 23, Special, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers
• Intersection of Comstock Lane North and Schmidt Lake Road
February 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
March 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
March 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release
Nov. 19, 2020
Contact: Diane Evans
Parks and Recreation Director
City of Plymouth
devans@plymouthmn.gov
763-509-5201
City of Plymouth announces facility closures, recreation program
cancellations following governor’s statewide executive order
Plymouth, Minn. – The City of Plymouth has canceled, modified or closed some recreation programs
and facilities in compliance with a recent emergency executive order announced by Minnesota Governor
Tim Walz.
The executive order, and associated city program and facility cancellations/closures, is effective 11:59
p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18.
Recreation Programming and Facilities
All active- or sports-related programs and adult/senior programs have been canceled, including
swimming lessons, fitness classes, sports camps, and senior groups and clubs.
Some in-person education programs that follow guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will continue to be offered. Additionally, the Parks
and Recreation Department continues to offer virtual recreation programs. View available offerings at
plymouthmn.gov/ConnectToRec.
Below are changes for city facilities affected by the recent executive order:
• Plymouth Creek Center – 14800 34th Ave. N.
Closed to the general public. Call 763-509-5280 with questions.
• Plymouth Fieldhouse – 14800 34th Ave. N.
Closed to the general public. Indoor walking and all organized sports and/or active programming
has been canceled. Call 763-509-5280 with questions.
• Plymouth Ice Center – 3650 Plymouth Blvd.
Closed to the general public. Hockey programs, games, tournaments, practices, Learn to Skate
programs and open skating sessions have been canceled. Call 763-509-5250 with questions.
• Warming houses & outdoor ice skating
Warming house buildings are closed. Outdoor ice rinks will be available for public use this
winter. For details, visit plymouthmn.gov/icerinks.
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Event Cancellations
The following upcoming events have been canceled:
• Old Fashioned Christmas
• Holiday at the Hilde
About the Executive Order
In issuing Emergency Executive Order 20-99, Walz asked Minnesotans to stay home for four weeks to
help slow the spread of the virus, as hospitals across Minnesota have begun to reach maximum capacity.
The order mandates the following:
• Minnesotans should not gather with anyone outside their immediate household, whether
indoors or outdoors.
• All bars and restaurants will end dine-in service and operate exclusively with takeout or delivery.
• Fitness centers will be closed.
• Adult and youth sports practices and competitions will be paused (professional and collegiate
sports will continue).
• Weddings, funerals and other similar planned ceremonies can be held with the current rules in
place, but all receptions and gatherings around these ceremonies must be canceled or
postponed.
View information about current guidance, restrictions and the state’s response to COVID-19 at
mn.gov/covid19.
More Information
All city departments continue to provide service. Residents and customers may conduct business by
phone, online, email and by appointment. For more information about the city’s response to COVID-19,
visit plymouthmn.gov/coronavirus.
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release
Nov. 20, 2020
Contact: Sarah Josephs
Office Support Specialist
City of Plymouth
763-509-5202
sjosephs@plymouthmn.gov
Santa’s mailbox accepting letters Nov. 23-Dec. 4
Plymouth, Minn. – Santa is accepting mail in Plymouth – and he’s even writing back. Santa’s mailbox is
open Monday, Nov. 23 through Friday, Dec. 4.
Residents may drop off or mail letters to Plymouth Parks at Recreation at Plymouth City Hall, 3400
Plymouth Blvd. Santa’s mailbox can be found in the vestibule at Plymouth City Hall.
Due to COVID-19, Santa’s mailbox will not be available at the Plymouth Creek Center or Plymouth Ice
Center.
Santa’s helpers will send a personalized response to all letters. Letters must include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope.
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release
Nov. 24, 2020
Contact: Paul Buck
City Forester
City of Plymouth
763-509-5944
pbuck@plymouthmn.gov
Plymouth Yard Waste Site set to close for the season Nov. 29
Plymouth, Minn. – The Plymouth Yard Waste Site, 14900 23rd Ave. N., is set to close for the season
Sunday, Nov. 29, weather permitting.
Residents may dispose of spring lawn rakings, leaves, vegetative garden waste and brush or tree waste
at no charge. Materials that are not accepted include grass clippings, lumber, sod, soil and stumps.
The site is open 3-6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The
site will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving.
Due to the site’s popularity in the fall, residents are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to
closing time.
Social Distancing Implemented, Expect Wait Times
Visitors to the Plymouth Yard Waste Site should expect delays and wait times – as vehicles will be
allowed into the site at a level that allows for safety and social distancing. The City of Plymouth follows
guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of
Health, which recommend reducing the frequency and size of gatherings and promoting social
distancing.
The site is available for Plymouth, Wayzata, Long Lake and Medicine Lake residents only – identification
is required and will be viewed at a distance. For the health and safety of all, residents must remain in
their vehicles until they reach the brush/leaf piles.
For more information, visit plymouthmn.gov/yardwaste.
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release
Nov. 30, 2020
Contact: Steve Marti
Fire Prevention Specialist
Plymouth Fire Department
763-509-5691
smarti@plymouthmn.gov
Plymouth Fire Department encourages residents to adopt a hydrant
Plymouth, Minn. – The Plymouth Fire Department encourages residents to adopt neighborhood fire
hydrants and keep them clear of snow and ice.
The initiative helps firefighters gain quick access to fire hydrants in an emergency situation. It saves time
and helps eliminate the need for emergency responders to dig a hydrant out of the snow before it can
be used.
“Fire engines carry around 500 gallons of water – but an engine's water supply can be depleted in about
30 seconds when firefighters need to use large diameter hoses on a big fire,” said Plymouth Fire
Prevention Specialist Steve Marti. “If there's a fire, it's critical for firefighters to be able to access fire
hydrants as soon as possible.”
The Plymouth Fire Department asks residents to shovel a 3-foot radius around fire hydrants within 24
hours of a snowfall.
For more information or to adopt a fire hydrant, visit the City of Plymouth Adopt a Spot webpage at
plymouthmn.gov/AdoptASpot.
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PLYMOUTH INDOOR ADVENTURE PARK ON COVID-19
RESTRICTIONS: ‘WE ARE AT RISK OF CLOSING’
4:18 PM | Tuesday, December 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting local businesses hard. The owners of Urban Air Adventure
Park say the future of their business is up in the air.
Typically, the indoor park is packed with people, young and old, climbing and jumping to new
heights. However, Tuesday, the park was dark, temporarily closed due to the Governor’s
latest COVID-19 regulations, which closed restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues.
“Every time we have to close our doors, we lose our revenue, and we lose our revenue to pay
rent, all the bills we have,” explained co-owner Lindsey Herold.
Urban Air Adventure Park Plymouth is temporarily closed due to COVID-19
regulations.
Herold says the indoor park has been operating at 25 percent capacity since June. She now
wonders if the latest closing restrictions will be the one to shut them down for good.
“We are at risk of closing if this continues much longer. We’re keeping our head above water
right now, but it’s not a guarantee,” Herold said.
Herold says it’s frustrating to see other businesses open to the public.
“You have these big boxed stores that are open and letting people come in and out with no
restrictions on anything, and here we have to close our doors,” she said.
During the shutdown, the family-owned business is relying on memberships and gift cards to
sustain them.
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Residential Real Estate
Plymouth City Council votes against
Hollydale golf course redevelopment
Hollydale Golf Course's future is now up in the air. SCREEBGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS
By Patrick Rehkamp-Staff writer, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Dec 1, 2020, 1:03pm EST
The city of Plymouth struck a blow to developers' plans to turn Hollydale golf
course into a neighborhood of single-family homes.
The City Council last week voted 4-3 against rezoning the land to residential,
effectively killing the prospect of the 160-acre golf course becoming a
development of expensive homes. Neighbor opposition, traffic concerns and lack
of open space led to the city's decision, according to Plymouth City Manager Dave
Callister.
"It was a tough decision for them," Callister said of the Council's vote. "As a
group, they didn't want to [rezone] the property."
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A group of nearby residents strongly opposed the plan and want the course to
remain open space.
The city's decision ends any municipal route to building homes there, according
to Callister. The property is currently zoned for institutional space, so the
property owners, Jake Walesch and his business partner Dave Gonyea, would
have an easier time developing the land into a hospital or nursing home complex,
school buildings, churches or some combination, Callister said. The developers
could file a lawsuit against the city, too, although Callister said he wasn't aware of
any talk of that.
Gonyea and Walesch declined to comment.
The failed housing plan called for 229 single-family detached homes. Homes
would have ranged in price between $600,000 to more than $2
million, according to documents filed with the city of Plymouth. When they first
pitched the development, the plan was for 319 homes.
Walesch and Gonyea bought the roughly 55-year-old golf course (about 160
acres) in October 2019 and faced opposition almost immediately.
Neighbors want the city to purchase the property, but the sale price would be
around $20 million, cash the suburb doesn't have just sitting around, Callister
said.
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The renovations will increase Plymouth’s Creek Community Center’s footprint by about 80,000 feet and
add new event, educational and fitness spaces for community use. (Submitted image: HGA)
Work underway on Plymouth community
center upgrade
By: Kelly Busche December 1, 2020 4:01 pm
Construction recently got underway to renovate and expand Plymouth’s Creek Community
Center.
With project costs totaling nearly $49 million, the renovations will increase the multi-use
center’s footprint by about 80,000 feet and add new event, educational and fitness spaces for
community use.
The center opened more than 20 years ago, and was designed with a future expansion in mind.
With the city’s growing population, the existing building needed more space to accommodate a
growing number of events. The new center will also cater to the community’s increased interest
in fitness and wellness, said City Manager Dave Callister.
“The new addition offers a lot of different options for all different ages and different groups,” he
said.
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Construction on the project’s first phase started in October and will run until next fall. This phase
includes the construction of the building’s active wing, which houses a year-round indoor
walking track, two-court gym, several fitness rooms and an indoor playground.
The next phase of construction, which will start next fall, includes renovations to the existing
30,000-square-foot building and the addition of the education wing. This area includes rooms for
adults, youth, arts, music and STEM activities.
An art gallery, party rooms, lounge areas, green rooms, a sensory room and parent rooms will
also be constructed as part of the project, according to the city.
The indoor walking path and gym will be free to use, while the other amenities like the indoor
playground and meeting rooms will have a fee, Callister said.
Nearly $52 million was initially estimated for the project, but costs are coming in below that
mark because of pandemic-related changes in market conditions and the project’s large size,
which kept costs down, Callister said.
“Rather than lay them off and not get anything, I think a lot of contractors want to keep people
busy [and] keep them going. Even if they don’t make as big [of] a profit as they used to — they
still have held their business together,” he said.
The city is working with RJM Construction, based in Golden Valley, and Minneapolis-based
HGA on the project, Callister said.
A majority of the project’s funding is sourced from a 20-year property tax levy for Plymouth
residential homesteads. According to the final annual tax impact analysis, residents with homes
worth $250,000 can expect to pay over $40 each year, while those with homes worth $350,000
will pay nearly $59 annually and homes worth $450,000 will pay around $77. Homes worth
$500,000 to $1 million will pay anywhere from $86 to $193 annually.
An estimated $300,000 in annual lodging taxes collected from hotels will fund the project, as
well as $5 million in bonding money the Legislature allocated last session, Callister said.
Besides altering bid amounts, the pandemic has only impacted the building’s HVAC system.
Callister said they’ve upgraded the air exchange system to ensure clean air is running through the
building.
The building will open in stages, with the first phase opening this time next year and the second
stage opening in 2022.
“We’re happy to get it going and looking forward to … a couple of openings … and to people
being able to enjoy it because it is a more traditional multi-use facility that can be used for a lot
of different things,” he said.
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